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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,757 and 17,330

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,757 and 17,330 is: 27,919.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,757 : 17,330 = 17,330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,757/17,330 = 17,330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,757x = 17,330 × 17,330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,757x = 300,328,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,328,900/10,757
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,919.39

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